Ryan Leonard

20-Year-Old Right WingRW

Washington Capitals

IR

Injury Upper Body

Est. Return 12/21/2025

2024 Stats

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-4

PIM

11

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2025 Fantasy Outlook

After a fantastic sophomore season at Boston College in which he scored 30 goals in 37 games, Leonard struggled after he signed his entry-level contract, notching just one goal and one assist in 17 games, including the postseason. He lacked the ice time to make a big impact, averaging just over 14 minutes in his nine regular-season games and even less in the postseason. With a full offseason of runway to prepare for the 2025-26 season, the 20-year-old figures to grab a prominent spot in the Capitals' lineup of deep forwards and on the second power-play unit. That should allow him to use his gifted goal-scoring instincts more effectively, and combined with his willingness to throw his body around -- he had 29 hits in his 17 games -- it gives him one of the highest fantasy ceilings of any rookie in the league. Read Past Outlooks

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Shoots Right

Height 6'0"

DOB 1/21/2005

Born Amherst, Massachusetts

Drafted 1st Rd, #8 Overall in 2023

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Shifts to IR

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Upper Body

December 7, 2025

Leonard (upper body) was moved to injured reserve Sunday.

ANALYSIS
Washington recalled Bogdan Trineyev from AHL Hershey in a corresponding move. Leonard will be out for an extended period of time, according to Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post, but it's unclear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Leonard has contributed seven goals, 18 points, 61 shots on net and 43 hits across 29 appearances this season.

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2024–25 Time On Ice Stats

Average Time On Ice:
14:11
Average Power Play TOI:
0:24
Average Short-Handed TOI:
0:04

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Short-Handed

2024–25

14:11

0:24

0:04

2025–26

13:20

1:46

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Not available for Sunday

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Upper Body

December 6, 2025

Leonard (upper body) has been ruled out for Sunday's tilt against Columbus, Bailey Johnson of The Washington Post reports Saturday.

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Sustains upper-body injury

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Upper Body

December 5, 2025

Leonard (upper body) won't finish Friday's game versus the Ducks.

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Racks up four points in blowout win

RWWashington Capitals

December 3, 2025

Leonard scored twice on six shots, added two assists, logged two hits and went plus-3 in Wednesdays' 7-1 win over the Sharks.

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Lights lamp twice Wednesday

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November 20, 2025

Leonard scored two goals in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Oilers.

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Pots goal in Tuesday's win

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October 22, 2025

Leonard scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

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Latest Fantasy Rumors

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Likely to debut Tuesday

RWWashington Capitals

March 31, 2025

Leonard will likely sign with the Capitals on Monday, and he's expected to make his NHL debut against Boston on Tuesday, David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period reports.

ANALYSIS
Leonard was the eighth overall pick by Washington in 2023, and he's spent this season at Boston College. He recorded 30 goals, 49 points and 46 PIM over 37 appearances at Boston College this year, and he'll likely get some NHL experience to close out the season after the Eagles were knocked out of the NCAA Tournament early.

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